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Asian Slaw with Sesame Ginger Dressing That You’ll Love

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Enjoy this vibrant Asian Slaw with Sesame Ginger Dressing that complements Crispy Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw perfectly. This Easy Fish Tacos Cabbage Slaw Recipe offers a flavorful and healthy side for Baja Fish Tacos Cilantro Lime Slaw and Grilled Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw lovers.

Ingredients

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  • ⅓ cup Cashews chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds black or white
  • 3 cups Red Cabbage ⅓ pound shredded
  • 3 cups Napa Cabbage or Green Cabbage ⅓ pound shredded
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa optional
  • 1 cup Carrots ¼ pound shredded
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 2 Green Onions thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Unseasoned Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or preferred sweetener
  • 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce or Tamari
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger finely grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil light or dark
  • Sea Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Warm the cashews and sesame seeds in the oven at 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes or toast them in a skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring often.
  2. Let the toasted nuts and seeds cool on a plate then store at room temperature until serving.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the red cabbage, napa or green cabbage, cooked quinoa, carrots, cilantro, and green onions. Cover and chill until ready to dress.
  4. Combine rice vinegar, maple syrup, soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and sesame oil until the dressing is smooth. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
  5. Refrigerate the dressing until using.
  6. Right before serving, toss the slaw with the toasted nuts and seeds and the dressing to combine well. Store any leftover dressed slaw in an airtight container for up to 24 hours and keep undressed slaw refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end

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